GREAT PLAINS Yield-Pro PL5800, Operator'S Manual

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PL5800 Planter Table of Contents Index Maintenance
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Maintenance
Proper servicing and maintenance is the key to long
implement life. With careful inspection, you can avoid
costly maintenance, downtime, and repair.
Always turn off the tractor and remove the tractor key
before making any adjustments or performing any
maintenance.
Crushing Hazard
A falling implement can cause severe injury
or death by crushing. Always have cylinder
channel locks in place and the frame
blocked up when working on the implement.
High Pressure Fluid Hazard
Escaping fluid under pressure can have
sufficient pressure to penetrate the skin
causing serious injury. Relieve pressure
before disconnecting hydraulic lines. Wear
protective gloves and safety glasses or
goggles when working with hydraulic
systems. Use a piece of paper or cardboard,
NOT BODY PARTS, to check for leaks. If an
accident occurs, seek immediate medical
attention from a physician familiar with this
type of injury.
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Maintenance Checklist
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After using the planter for several hours, check all
bolts to be sure they are tight.
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Remove excess slack from chains. Clean and use
chain lube on all roller chains, as needed.
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Maintain proper air pressure in the tires.
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Keep disk scrapers properly adjusted.
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Clean the planter on a regular basis. Regular and
thorough cleaning will lengthen equipment life and
reduce maintenance and repairs.
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Lubricate areas listed on page 64.
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Replace any worn, damaged, or illegible safety decals
by obtaining new decals from your Great Plains
dealer. See “ Safety Decals ” on page 7.
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Material Clean-Out
Entrapment and Rapid Suffocation Hazard
A hopper that is full, or appears full, can be
an entrapment hazard. You can sink all the
way into the grain and suffocate in a matter
of seconds. Never enter a hopper for
loading, unloading, or routine maintenance.
Leave strainer in place except when
instructed to remove it. Keep lid tightly
closed during operation.
Possible Dust and Chemical Fume
Hazard
Clean-out can create dust and fumes from
seed residue and seed treatment. Wear a
respirator and any other protective
equipment specified by the seed and/or
seed treatment supplier.
When planting is completed, it is common that some
seed remains in the hopper, airbox, hose lines, or
meters.
To do a complete system clean-out:
1. Empty the airbox (and hopper, if desired).
2. Blow residual seed to the meters.
3. Clean out the meters with the fan running.
Airbox Clean-Out
Perform hopper clean-out with the fan off.
To clean-out airbox:
1. Place a tarp or large container under the airbox
clean-out to catch seed.
2. Open the clean-out door (1) on the bottom of the
airbox. Seed in the airbox will immediately fall out
of the airbox.
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